Federation urges Collector to act on pending civic issues
A federation of civic associations in Tambaram has petitioned the district collector to address eight long-standing infrastructure and welfare issues. Key demands include better waterbody protection, improved traffic management, and clearer waste disposal policies.
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Local advocacy groups play a vital role in holding municipal governments accountable for urban infrastructure and public service delivery.
Members of the Federation of Civic and Welfare Associations in Zones 2 and 3 of Tambaram Corporation, led by its secretary C. Murugaiyan, met Chengalpattu District Collector M. Veerappan recently and submitted a representation seeking action on eight long-pending public welfare issues.
The Federation raised issues relating to the protection of lakes and waterbodies in Tambaram and surrounding areas, traffic congestion, the proposed railway subway near Vaishnava College, electricity infrastructure, waste management and taxation.
Vaishnava College railway gate subway: The Federation urged the authorities to implement the 2014 project report for a subway capable of accommodating government bus services, citing correspondence from the Highways Department’s Divisional Engineer.
Encroachment removal: It sought action against illegal structures on major roads, particularly Rajendra Prasad Road, as assured by the Corporation earlier.
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